kyburg told me about the "Patriot Act" not being renewed. Thank God!

And now the Shrub is admitting he authorized wiretaps in this country that were against the law and that he felt he was right to authorize them.

You've got to be kidding me!

Folks, we so desperately need to regain congress in the 2006 elections. I know the Greens and other groups do not like the Dems very much, but compared to the Bushies, these guys are looking a whole lot better.

We need to have the checks and balances restored. We need to do away with the political fear-mongering by Faux News and others paid by the Bushes. We need a free press that will not bow to political pressure and tell the people the truth, even when it is ugly and inconvenient.

For me, I'm gearing up for next Saturday. Yes, I celebrate Christmas. I respect those who celebrate Kwanzaa, Hanuka, Winter Solstice, or nothing at all.

And to the psycho X-tians out there...

(wait for it)